Following a night of passion with her husband, Jade (Christina Elmore) finds herself in a state of panic at the realization that… he did not withdraw. And she’s ovulating.
Eager to return to her career as a video artist now that their son Sundiata is in Pre-K, Jade is faced with a series of harrowing ‘what ifs’ as her marriage with Paul (Nyasha Hatendi) spirals into chaos when he discovers her hidden emergency contraceptive.
This story is a raw confrontation of love, trust and the sacrifices made in the name of family. Both Jade and Paul must face unspoken truths as they seek to redefine their relationship amidst the rubble - all witnessed within the four walls of their bespoke home bathroom.
SPADURA unapologetically takes on the baby industrial complex, aging, the physical, emotional, and financial cost of IVF, as well as the unique fertility challenges faced by Black women in America. The show is framed as a "off-kilter baby shower" written and performed by acclaimed comedian Dahéli Hall. Through a mix of stand-up, storytelling, and props, Dahéli includes personal anecdotes about herself, her Filipino husband and her Caribbean parents. She candidly shares her journey trying to conceive their Ja-Haitia-Pino American baby. Her humor and vulnerability make the show unforgettable.
The film premiered at the American Black Film Festival in 2025.
The Diamond Project is a 5 part digital docu-series chronicling the journey and effect of the global diamond industry - from stolen Indigenous land in Botswana to diamond trade centers in Belgium to the high demand markets in the United States.
The series takes a critical look at the socio-political, economic and cultural forces that shape and sustain the global diamond trade. - with close examination of who profits and who pays .
Strength of a Woman is a 20 minute documentary created by the Violence Against Women Committee For Women Prisoners and filmmaker Allison Caviness about the experiences, resiliences and strength of formerly incarcerated domestic violence survivors and the devastating impact that the criminal justice system can have on women’s lives.
Strength of a Woman is a unique and powerful advocacy tool, which has been used to educate policymakers, and the public about these critical issues.
Raphael is a Paul Robeson Award winning short student film by Allison Caviness starting Chandra Anderson, made with cinematographer Bradford Young.
The film centers a young woman named Rosa Maria mourning the loss of her fiancé. She is visited by the goddess Oshun who helps her process her grief and reconnect with her lost love. But once on the brink of the spirit world and the land of the living, Rosa Maria has a choice of whether to follow her lover or to say goodbye to him forever.